Julia Moser, AT
The Alchemy of Living Pigments: Bacteria and the Future of Textile Dyeing
Between science and poetry, between control and organic growth, a new chapter in textile dyeing unfolds. In her lecture, Julia Moser opens a window into the world of living pigments – dyes that are cultivated, not merely mixed. Through her project Growing Patterns, Living Pigments, she explores bacterial dyeing as co-creation: microorganisms that collaborate, rather than being simply processed. The lecture invites a meeting with colour as a living material, design as relationship, and the interplay of creative practice, responsibility, and vitality.
Growing Colors@Ars Electronica Festival 2021 ®Florian Voggeneder
bacteria dyeing samples ® Julia Moser
® Sabine Meier
Julia Moser, AT
Julia Moser (Studio LIA) focuses on bacterial dyeing, biodesign, and sustainable innovation in textiles and fashion. She researches and teaches at the University of Arts Linz, with international exhibition participations and works in collections such as the V&A London and Design Museum Holon.